Felicity is flicking through a magazine as she waits for Roy to come back from his check-up. Oliver is sitting next to her texting away, she had told him to go home but he had given her the look, the look which said he was not going anywhere. She knew that he clearly had other things to do but he could not risk leaving her alone, they had yet to announce their engagement and could not risk people seeing them.
Felicity begins to shift and fidget in her seat trying to undo a knot in her neck. She kept rubbing her neck and turning her neck to try and click her it, but is clearly not getting anywhere. Oliver stops texting as he feels Felicity fidgeting next to him. He puts his phone away in his pocket, turning to face Felicity and can see the pout on her face as she tries to click her neck. "Having trouble" he laughs.
"Yeah, it kind of hurts" she mutters now trying to use two hands to massage her neck. Oliver smiles and turns her round, Felicity yelps causing Oliver to chuckle. He brings his hands to her neck and begins to rub. Felicity leans into his touch and bites her lip, trying really hard not to moan at the pleasure.
"You're really tense" Oliver says trying to work a knot which clearly does not want to untangle. Oliver now gets up, getting frustrated by the knot. He continues to rub and run his fingers through her neck, Oliver smirks when Felicity begins to moan. "Good" he whispers in her ear.
"Hmmm" is all she can muster to say. After a few more minutes Donna walks back into the room seeing her now newly son-in-law massaging her daughter's neck.
"Roy is being sent back to his room" she says causing Oliver to step away from Felicity and Felicity to stand up and look at her mother, a little flustered.
"I'm going to go and erm see him, explain everything" Felicity says practically sprinting out of the room, leaving Moira with Oliver.
"So Mr Queen" Donna begins taking a seat and gesturing for him to take a seat too. Oliver licks his lips and then takes a seat couple of chairs away from her. Oliver waits patiently for Donna to say something; however she just stares at him which makes him a little uneasy.
"Mrs Smoak" he smiles.
"Actually it's Ms Smoak, never married Felicity's father" she says folding her legs. "Listen Mr Queen, my daughter told me everything and I am so grateful that you saved my baby and brought her home to me" Donna brushes her hair behind her ear.
"I am extremely happy that she is safe, well as safe as someone can be when they are married to the mob" Donna laughs, intertwining her fingers together, something Oliver knew Felicity did.
"There was no other way" Oliver nods plastering on his fake playboy smile.
"Like I said to my baby I don't care who you are, if you hurt her so help you god".
"I won't"
"I am not a fool Mr Queen, I may not be as smart as my baby, I didn't even graduate high school, but I know what the mob is like" she raises her eyebrows.
"I doubt movies explain it" Oliver chuckles.
"Before we moved here, we lived in Las Vegas, where my babies were born, we moved here because Felicity got a job at QC" she explains. "I used to work in casinos and we used to have mobsters" she uses air quotes, "come out all the time".
"No offence Ms Smoak …"
"I dated a man in the mob before, well he was married so I guess that made me his mistress" she said shaking her head. "He was a ruthless man; he used to beat his wife …"
"I will never lay a hand on Felicity" Oliver immediately corrects her, yes he had strangled her but that was about survival. If he hadn't of done that they would have punished her; killed her for trying to escape.
"I am not saying you will, but this man was completely oblivious to what his men used to do to his wife" Donna's eyes widen hinted at what she meant.
"I will not say that, it does not happen, I know it happens but it will never happen to Felicity, no man will ever lay a hand on her, nor will I ever hand her over to someone" he says adamantly.
"Well you better not or so …"
"Ms Smoak, I would never and if I wanted to I would have let it happen back in Russia, she would still be there" Oliver now says with a stern strong voice.
Donna wants to say more but she can tell that Oliver seems a little frustrated and angry so she decides to drop it. "Well maybe you should take Felicity home, our home so she can collect her stuff if she will be living with you" and with that Donna stands up and leaves the room.
Oliver breathes a sigh of relief when Donna leaves, the woman was really intense and he knew by looking at her, that if ever hurt Felicity then Donna Smoak would make him pay. Of course physically she was no match against him but he knew that she could do some serious harm somehow.
After half an hour passed Felicity walked through the door, "Hey, Roy is asleep now so we can leave" she says in quite tone.
Oliver nods and then takes her by the elbow leading her outside. They get into Oliver's car, "so shall we go to yours, collect your things" he says.
Felicity immediately tenses, "I have my luggage and you brought me a few things so I don't really need anything" she quickly says.
"Felicity, your mom suggested it and I'm sure it's more than clothes you would want to bring back to the Manor with you".
Felicity knows she is not going to win this, "Ok" she whispers as she punches in her address into his sat nav, not bothering to give him directions. Oliver immediately notices the address she has put it, the Glades. He doesn't say anything as he sees her turn and face the window, clearly upset and a little ashamed about where she lives.
Once they reach Felicity's place, Oliver looks round, the neighbourhood is probably one of the worst in the Glades, as Felicity gets out of the car and heads to her house, Oliver can only see a wall which has a door. Once inside he looks round, it is extremely small, he sees only one bed and wonders how the three of them sleep here.
"Let me guess, you're wondering how the three of us sleep in here" she says as she begins to pack a bag. "The sofa is a pull out bed" she clenches her lips together.
"Don't take this the wrong way but, how, your salary at QC should be able to afford you a nice small apartment in Starling" he says picking up a picture of Felicity and Roy when they were little.
"We had a nice townhouse, but with Roy being in hospital, there are so many hospital bills it was either pay rent at a nice house or, live here and focus on paying those bills" Felicity takes out her laptop which she hides under the bed and puts it in a bag. "I never wanted Roy at Glades Memorial, not to say that their services or doctors are rubbish or anything, because they are talented and … but I wanted him at Starling" she intertwines her fingers and raises her eyebrows.
They arrive back at the Manor and Felicity begins to unpack her things where Oliver shows her too. Felicity feels a little uneasy about putting her clothes next to his; it makes her feel like they are an actual couple. It makes it all seem so domestic, so real, yet she has to shake her head and tells herself that all of it is fake, well for the time being. She remembers what was said last night about them falling in love with each other and it gives her small hope that the rest of her life might not actually suck.
Felicity finished unpacking, coming out of the walk in closet, she notices Oliver is sitting on the bed staring at her. "What?" She says.
"Nothing" Oliver smirks. "Just very domestic, all of this" he holds his hands up showing off the room.
"Yeah it is" Felicity smiles sitting on the couch again, trying to find a comfortable spot. Oliver chuckles as she wiggles her butt, trying to get comfortable.
"Felicity, get in the bed" he says.
"With you in it?"
"We're married" he laughs.
"Yes, but we ... In the same bed, married couple, real married couples get kinky and I don't think we are anywhere near being kinky ... I mean unless you want to ... Get kinky" she babbled.
"No I don't want to get kinky" Oliver laughs his lips twitching in yet another grin.
"Right!"
"It's a big bed, you get your side, I get mine" Oliver says patting the bed.
Felicity jumps in and quickly finds heaven; she had never felt anything so soft in her life. Oliver turns the light off and gets comfortable. "So ... I mean ... Will we ever get to you know ... Kinky" Felicity says clapping her hand round her mouth immediately, not believing that she said that out loud.
Oliver turns to his side and faces Felicity; even in the dark he can see that she has turned bright red. "Yes" he says, so sure of himself. He kisses her cheek. "Goodnight Felicity"
"Goodnight Oliver" she manages to say, turning round so she is longer facing him.
The following morning they go down to have breakfast and the whole Queen family is sitting round the table. Felicity automatically freezes Oliver gestures for her to follow but she just shakes her head. He then takes her hand and the two walk in deeper into the dining room.
"Good morning sweetheart" Moira says putting her tea cup down. Moira takes in Felicity's appearance and scrunches her lips up. "We will need to go shopping Felicia" she says.
"Actually it's Felicity" Felicity corrects her as Oliver pulls her chair out.
"Right well if you are to pass as a Queen, you will need to look the part" Moira says through clenched teeth. Felicity can tell that she does not particularly like her. Felicity just nods and then leans over to grab some buttered toast. Moira is quick to respond and slaps her hand.
"Mother" Oliver yells. Robert merely looks back at his paper already frustrated at the ridiculousness.
"If you are to pass as a Queen you will need to look the part" Moira says again passing Felicity a bowl of fruit.
"Felicity you do not ..." Oliver begins to say.
Felicity shakes her head, "its fine I like ... Berries" she says as she plops them in her mouth.
Oliver glares at his mother for the rest of the meal; he cannot believe what she just did and really wants to have it out with her. Once they finish Oliver pulls Felicity to the side to check if she is alright.
"I'm fine Oliver, when I was locked up in Russia" she whispers "I am pretty sure I went down a dress size what's one more"
"You're perfectly fine, my mother will always find some way to nip pick at something, if she says anything else let me know alright" Felicity nods and looks away feeling slightly embarrassed.
"I have to go to work, go shopping with my mom and Thea enjoy yourself and I'll see you soon" he says placing a kiss on her forehead.
Felicity's mouth is left with an 'o' shape and Oliver quirks his eyebrow up confused about the look on her face. "I have work too, as in the IT department" she clicks her fingers anxiously.
"After we announce our engagement here in Starling then you can go back to work" Oliver explains.
Felicity wants to tell him no, she wants to go back now but she knows he is right, she just nods her head.
After a long day of shopping and having Moira Queen constantly tell her whether or not she looked good in an outfit had tired Felicity out. She just wanted a long hot shower and to sleep. During the shopping trip she had gotten to know Thea better and the two got on really well, she enjoyed the moments it was just them two. They joked around and commented on the other rich members of Starling in the stores but every time Moira joined them, they always fell silent as Moira's lurking eyes watched them.
Felicity lay down on the bed and closed her eyes she was knackered. And that was how Oliver came home to find her, back on the bed, her feet dangling almost touching the floor. Oliver smiled at the sight; he could tell that she was completely out of it, tired; he had heard from Thea as well that his mother had dragged her from store to store and he knew how exhausting that could be.
Oliver took off her shoes and carefully picked her up and placed her onto her side of the bed. Felicity turned and babbled something under her breathe, something along the lines of stupid shops, stupid dresses which made him chuckle. Oliver got changed into his pyjamas and got into bed; Felicity turned and draped her arm around his waist. Oliver smiles and brushes her hair out of her face as she snuggles closer to him dropping her head on his chest. When he had first suggested marriage he knew he would regret it, it would mean being stuck to this woman for the rest of his life but now this blonde beauty was someone who was worming her way into his heart. Felicity was unexpected, he had never met anyone like her, even before everything in Russia happened she had broken his walls, made him feel something he had never experienced before, she had challenged him and was the first person in his life that had argued with him.
He smiled remembering that day on the plane, how they spent the whole journey talking, he smiled never had he talked to a girl that long for before. He had enjoyed her company, he had never just talked to a girl before gotten to know them but she did that to him and she was different. He could actually picture a life with her and a part of him could not wait.
The day of the engagement rolled on, Felicity was nervous, she looked at herself in the mirror as the hair stylist the Queens had booked worked on her hair. Thea sat next to her getting her hair done as well. Felicity was nervous, she was nervous because it wasn't just her and Oliver and the rest of the Queens but all the Bratva members, all of QC's board members and some of their investors and employees. Felicity worried that she would trip or say something embarrassing in front of all those people or that she did something to embarrass Oliver.
"You think too much" Thea said looking at Felicity from the side as best she could without tilting her head and messing up her hair.
"I'm scared" Felicity admitted.
"Hey don't be, you and Oliver are already married, there is nothing to worry about, plus I will be there every step of the way" Thea smiles taking Felicity's hand and giving it a tight squeeze.
When Felicity's hair was done she went downstairs as Raisa had called her down, there she saw her mother and brother.
"Roy what are you doing out of hospital" Felicity says in a panic tone, seeing her brother standing in front of her in a suit.
"I know that this isn't exactly real but you and Oliver will be getting married and I wanted to be here for my sister" Roy smiles.
"But …"
"The hospital gave Roy a few hours off as long as he goes back" Donna answers the question on Felicity's mind. "You look beautiful baby" she says cooing at Felicity's cheeks and pressing a kiss on her lips.
Felicity smiles and nods her head, some of her fear already disappearing now that she had her family there for support. Felicity inhales deeply, "I'm really glad you're here" she whispers trying to hold back tears.
"Oh baby" Donna says as both Donna and Roy lean into hug her.
"I still don't understand the hospital letting you go" Felicity says as she adjusts Roy's tie, he was never one who liked suits and she didn't even know where he got this one from.
"Well if a billionaire pays all your bills in one go, I'm sure the least they can allow is me getting a few hours out of that place" Roy laughs.
"What?" that startles Felicity leaving her confused.
"Oliver, he paid all my bills and he got our townhouse back, we moved in … well mum moved back in" Roy explains.
Felicity knocks on Oliver's door, she was told she was not allowed to see him until the engagement and Oliver had taken residence in a room on the other side of the manor.
"Come in" Oliver calls out and his eyes widen when he sees Felicity. "You can't be here" he growls.
"I know, I'm sorry but … you paid Roy's hospital bills and you got our townhouse back" she states rather than questions.
"Yes"
"Yes, that's all you can say"
"Felicity we are married and we are to be married, your family believe it or not is my family and I will not have my family living in the Glades" he states.
Felicity's mouth forms another 'o' shape and is left speechless. Oliver cups her face. "Go back to your room and I will see you in a bit Mrs Queen" he breathes as pecks her lips.
Felicity bites her lip after Oliver pulls away, she could feel something deep in the core of her stomach, something building. Every time Oliver touched her or kissed her, or held her like he had done for the past two nights, a storm of butterflies filed her stomach and she lost all the power to think when she was around him.
Oliver smirks as he sees her tremble and lost for words as she turns around and begins to walk slowly towards the door. Oliver can't help himself as he pulls her by the waist slamming her back to his front.
"Oliver" she whispers leaning her head back.
Oliver buries his face in her neck and kisses her neck softly causing her to moan. "I'll see you soon" he whispers and lets her go. Felicity does not turn around to look at him she is as red as a tomato and does not want to embarrass herself. Walking out of the door Oliver laughs when he hears her mutter 'like I can wait that long'. Closing the door behind her and hearing Oliver laugh Felicity freezes.
"I said that out loud didn't I" she says from outside the door.
"Yes" Oliver answers walking closer to the door and placing his hand on it.
"Oliver"
"Yes"
"I'm nervous and scared"
"So am I, but if it gets too much and your scared you look at me and only focus on me ok"
Felicity smiles. "Oliver"
"Yes"
Felicity places her hand on the door and unbeknownst to the both the door is the only barrier between their palms touching. "Thank you".
Downstairs Roy is snooping in the kitchen and cannot help himself with eating the snacks that had been placed on the counters ready for the event tonight.
"What do you think you are doing?" Thea Queen says walking into the kitchen finding a man who looks uncomfortable in a suit.
"Sorry I was just …" Roy was pointing towards the platters.
"Stealing" Thea says.
"I wasn't stealing, besides it's my sister's engagement I'm sure I can have some bitters before the party begins" Roy says looking at Thea up and down.
"You're Roy, Felicity's brother she has told me a lot about you" Thea smiles, Felicity's description of her brother had not really done the boy any justice, he was cute.
"Well she never mentioned you" Roy laughs.
"Oh" Thea looks away disappointed.
"I'm kidding, she did your Oliver's little sister" Roy says taking another snack off the platter.
Thea smiles and takes a snack and puts it in her mouth. Roy looks at her and smiles, "Queen B" he says.
"Well Queen B can also steal food before the party" Thea says taking another snack.
Roy smirks, he and Thea take some snacks and place them on a plate leaving the kitchen and heading outside. Thea had completely been lost in Roy, she found him ridiculously good looking and she couldn't wait to get to know him.
The party was in full swing, Donna was being shown around by a very uptight Moira Queen the woman had been thankful that Donna came in dressed appropriately in a designer dress and talked respectfully to the guests.
Felicity and Oliver sat at their table, Oliver placed kisses on her cheek and whispered in her eyes words of reassurance and tried to loosen her up by telling her some really bad jokes about their guests. Felicity leaned into Oliver as he placed kisses on her exposed shoulder; he had been mesmerized by how beautiful she looked in a tight red dress.
"Not so scary huh?" he whispers against her exposed shoulder.
"Hmm, so I'm guessing you are responsible for my mother's dress and brother's suit" she turned her face their noses touching.
"Maybe" he grins.
"Thank you" she whispers looking down at his lips. Oliver captures her lips and this time he lets his lips linger on hers. Pulling back he brushes loose strands behind her ear and kisses her jaw.
The party was coming to an end, Robert Queen had made the announcement of their engagement, everyone had raised their glasses and Oliver and Felicity kissed yet again. Felicity and Oliver mingled with their guests and Oliver's guests had been extremely shocked that Oliver Queen had been able to bag himself a genius. Oliver smiled as she took people by surprise and the look on people's faces when they found out she was not just some dumb blonde who wanted him for his money.
"I'm going to go to the lady's room" Felicity says as she lets go of Oliver's hand after their dance and heads towards the bathroom.
Felicity walks towards the bathroom on the ground floor and runs straight into something hard. Hands steady her and when Felicity looks up she sees a large man, dark features and an eye patch.
"Sorry" Felicity says trying really hard not to stare at the eye patch.
"No, my apologises I wasn't watching where I was going, Felicity I believe, congratulations of your engagement" the man says.
"Thank you" Felicity says.
"Oliver Queen is one lucky man"
Felicity smiles again and waits patiently for him to move so she can get to the bathroom, she notices that he won't move and she didn't want to be rude. "So, how do you know Oliver?" she asks.
"We go way back, we are great friends, friends from the past, I came out of the shadow when I heard of this engagement" the man says with an evil grin on his face.
Felicity feels a little uneasy around him and just wants to leave.
"Felicity please pass on my regards to Oliver, I have to leave but please tell him Slade Wilson is back, out of the shadow and he cannot wait to take his shadow away from him" Slade Wilson says not making any sense to Felicity what so ever.
"I …" Felicity watches as the large bulk of a man turns around and walks away.
Back at the table Oliver kisses her temple when she snuggles into his side. "I met an old friend of yours" she begins.
"Oh yeah who?"
"He said his name is Slade Wilson, he wanted me to pass on his regards, to let you know he is out of the shadow and will take your shadow away from you, whatever that means, he was kind of creepy" she talks quickly using her hands as gestures.
Oliver tenses immediately, Slade, he thought he had killed the man, if it had been anyone else who told him this he wouldn't believe them, but how could Felicity possibly know who Slade Wilson was or Shado.
Oliver turns Felicity so she is now facing him, his hands are on her shoulder and Felicity can tell he has a serious look on his face.
"Did he hurt you?" he asks.
"What? No, he didn't" Felicity says confused.
Oliver looks round the room hoping to find Diggle, Oliver spots a few of the waiters standing at the side of the manor talking, it looks suspicious and something in his gut tells him something was about to go down.
Oliver pushes Felicity on the floor his body sheltering hers as the waiters pull out guns and start shooting. Felicity screams and Oliver remains on top of her covering her head and body. Oliver looks round and sees his mother and Donna at the side on the floor covering their heads. He then spots Roy who is covering Thea with his body.
After the shooting stops Oliver looks at Felicity studying her face. "Are you ok?" and he receives his answer with a nod. Oliver stands and looks round, no one is harmed the shots were in the walls missing all human targets. This was a message.